Chayote: the thorny zucchini from South America

For those unfamiliar with the chayoteit is a thorny zucchini which is eaten like summer squash, cucumbers and melons. It can be added to salads or to meat and other vegetable dishes. The whole plant has functions anti-inflammatory And nutrients.

Chayote is considered a fruit like tomato, it has a mild taste and has the crunchy texture. It is a lumpy green summer zucchini that grows on a climbing vine during warm periods all over the world. History begins in Mesoamerica (from Mexico to Central America). From here it came to South America and became an integral part of cuisine and alternative medicine.

here are the nutritional values specifically on 100 grams of raw chayote. In practice equal to about half of a fruit.

It has a high content of fiber cure constipation. In addition, it manages i levels from sugar in the blood and around the cholesterol. A chayote weighs 200 grams and contains less than 40 calories. In addition, it is rich in water and makes you more satiated, it is a source of folic acid and vitamin C. It also has important trace elements and many nutrients in the skin. It is also recommended for those who want to follow a low-carbohydrate diet. Ideal when cooking as raw cucumber or in vegetable soup. Also good stir-fried or roasted as a substitute for potatoes.